The critical meeting between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is offering hope for the resumption of the peace process.

This meeting in Florida is seen as a significant milestone in the peace efforts led by Trump. He confirmed that he had also spoken with Putin before meeting Zelenskiy.

Zelenskiy's request to speak with Putin may create the first opportunity for direct communication since 2020. However, it is noted that Zelenskiy is often tense before critical meetings, preparing extensively.

At the center of the discussions is a 20-point peace plan supported by the US. This plan requires mutual concessions from both countries. Zelenskiy indicated that if Moscow accepts a 60-day ceasefire, the plan could be put to a national referendum.

Zelenskiy emphasized that security guarantees are the most critical aspect of the peace process, requesting legally binding assurances from the US. This highlights the importance of peace efforts under Trump's leadership.

The Trump-Zelenskiy meeting is seen as a critical threshold that could reopen direct communication channels that have been closed for over five years, not only on the Washington-Kiev line but also in Moscow-Kiev relations. The focus now is whether these contacts will lead to the first direct meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy in years.